This book introduces students to the study and analysis of poverty. Perfect as an introductory textbook for students across sociology, global development, political science, anthropology, public health and economics.

Serena Cosgrove is an Associate Professor in International Studies at Seattle University, USA.

Benjamin Curtis is a Director and Principal Consultant at Development Insights Partners, Czech Republic.

1. Building a Framework for Understanding Poverty 2. Development and its Debates 3. Multidimensional Measurements of Poverty and Wellbeing 4. Health and Poverty 5. Geographical and Spatial Poverty 6. Race, Class, Gender, and Poverty 7. State Institutions, Governance, and Poverty 8. Conflict and Poverty 9. Migration and Poverty Reduction: balancing human security and national security 10. Education as Poverty Reduction 11. The Environment and Poverty Reduction 12. Financial Services for the Poor Conclusion: Ethics and Action: What Should You Do About Global Poverty?